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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-06-01
AFTERNOON SESSION.


Convention metat 3 P. N. and was opened
with music; 1t is Well with my Soul
The devotional exercises were conducted by
Rev Houseman
Discussion Defects in the Sabbath
school The subject was opened by Philip
Berkeybile and further discussed by Rev
Houseman and Levi Koontz
The subject Is the Sabhath-school Sub
stitute for Parental Teaching in Matters of
Religion was again resumed, and discuss
ed by Jacob Keller, Albert Lambert, Levi
Koontz, w H. H. sorber, Philip Berkeybile,
J. g. Lambert, Rev Houseman and d. w
Sorber The discussion throughout was able,
lively and interesting.
The next subject for general discussion.
'The Relation of the Sabbath-school to the
Government, was ably opened by Jonathan
Lambert, and further discussed By Rev
Houseman, Albert Wright, L. c. Lambert.
James Lambert, Philip Berkeybile and Levi
kooutz.
Some very interesting and instructive que
ries were answered by members of the Con
vention, 10 the edifcation of the entire au-
dience
Convention adjourned to meet al P. NJ.
EVENING SESSION
Convention met at o'clock. and was open
ed with music To Jesus VIII Go. The
devotional exercises were conducted by Rev
Houseman The minutes of the previous
sessions were read and adopted.
The Secretary then read letter written by
Jeremiah Maurer, from Nebraska, to the
aud good advice as it contained can emanate
only from heart overfiowiug with love 10
God, and from one who is actively and zeal
ously engaged in Sabbath-school work
Discussion " To what extent is the effect
of Sunday-sehool work felt on this charge ?''
The subject was opened by James Lambert
followed by c. W Williamson, Jacob Keller,
Joseph Ream, Levi Koontz. l.. {. Lambert
w. H. H. Sorber and Rev Houseman.
Queries were next discussed by members OF.
the Convention.
The program for the next Quarterly Con
veution was then read.
In behalf of persons from ether points.
Rev. Honseman rendered the people of Lam
bertsvilie aud vicinity vote Of thanks for
their kindness and hospitality.
Music God BE With You TIL We Meet
Aalqlin.
Conyen ton then adjourned.
Thus closed oneo of the most interesting and
enjoyable Quarterly Conventions that has
yet been held in this charge, These ConveE-
ventions are growing in interest aud popu-
larity, and are becoming potent for good.
Here are discussed the best methods for inn
parting instruction, for getting persons to at
tend the Sunday school; the best plans to
interest them when we get them there. and
also to discuss new features that may very
prohtahly be added To the Sunday-school
Hearty thanks are due to Rev. Houseman,
who has in come into our midst. for taking
hold of the work of the Convention and rem
dering such excellent service toward making
it success. May we hope that our next
Convention win still be better, and that our
anticipations be- not empty dreams In the
meantime, lie. us work.
J B. LAMBERT, Secretary pro tenn.
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For Sale.

house and lot corner Main Cross and
south street. somersa, for sale on pay
mmts 10 suit the purchaser. 4 desirable
home iora family large noomy house and
iail BOZ ofground. with choice fruit upon
t Price 5lS00 For particulars inquire at
tae residence, OF write TO samuel Gather
h,g- Greansburgh, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-06-01

The new time table issued by the Baiii-
more 4 Ohio Railroad went into effect sun
dav morning. Under the new schedule the
baltimore mail leaves Jofnstown at $50 a.
m. Somerset 9.3l a. IN. arriving at Rock
wood al 95s a. m where !; meets with a
train to Pittsburgh arriving Al that place at
2.a0 y. IN. and with one 10 Cumberland. ar
irving there at 1920 p. m. The accommo-
aation leaves Johnsiown at 2;30 p. m. arriv-
ing at Somerset at 4.05 p m. and at Rock
wood at 4:30p m where i connects with a
tslin for pittsburgh. arriving there u $50 p.
M. The accommodation also connects al
lockwood with train 20 Cumberland ar
rising there al 7:l5 y IA. The lockwood
accommodation leaves Somerset az 0la p M.
arriving at lockwood al G:4p ?. m The
Johnstown express leaves Roekwooi at 80
a. m. Sonersei at 5:55. arriving al ielins-
town at IDS a. M The mail train leaves
Redwood at I0:40 a. m arriving at SoIner-
set II .o5 a. m. and at Joiinsiown at 1910 p.
m. The Somerset accommodation leaves
lockwood at $50 p. m. arriving at somer-
set at 6,eo p. III.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-06-01

wiil for the present time take good
cabinet Photograph al sl5o per dozer- But
'ueh Of mg patrons who desire TO secure
aem a. this very low price will do well 70
'ai soon. as these figures may only hold
good ior limited time.
The latest Rapid Dry Plate process used
or all work.
W H. wELFLEY, Somerset Pa,
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Ross DAVIS 4 Co

Hides, Furs, Bark viii pay the highest
cash prices for all kinds of hides, pelts and
ian I also want 800 cords Of Rock Oak and
sIrao bark.
II. q. CUNNINGHAM
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-06-01

Any person having a good team of driving
Aois's' sound and kind. can find a purchaser
2 calling az or addressing the HERALD Of
DE.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-06-01

Copies of the rules governing the holding
Of Republican primary elections can be had
al this office
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-06-01

Owing to the amount OF work | have 10
do not having time 20 canvass the county,
have concluded not to be candidate for
Commissioner at the coming Primary Flee
tion. Thanking my friends for the encour-
agement they gave me and the promises Of
support am,
Very Respectfully,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-06-01

Summer boar,lers have already COM
menced to arrive al our hotels and boarding
houses.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-06-01

There were most too many drunks and
disonierlies on our streets Saturday night
for no-license town
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-06-01

The Borough authorities have concluded
The purchase ofa lot ofground from the Recke
heirs. adjoining their building on Main
street. The lot fronts 30 feet on Main street
and IS 1872 feet deep. The authorities pro
pose erecting a lookup and engine house on
the rear end ofthe lot Work will be COM
menced on the building which viii be Of
brick. at once. The price paid for the lot is
II 600
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-06-01

Notwithstanding ibe fact thai Monday was
a legal holiday, court was in session all
day.
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" The land OF the free
And the home of the brave. -

The defender of the Roman Empire sleeps
to-day in an unmarked grave, unhallowed by
the touch of even the hand of sympathy and
disturbed only by the tread Of the countless
throng who heedIessly march over the place
where the hero rests, and yet they are still
simply possesses veneration for the living
in whose strong and mighty army rests The
perpetuity of her government the German
Empire whose great and popuous domain
has been the scene of over one-half a century
of wars, seems not TO recognize the fact that
Ia the sacrifices of her brave soldiers, she
owes her greatness, her great people, like
nearly all Others of the world. scarcely recog-
nizc the final resting place of him who fell
defending the integrity aud perpctuity of
their government. They point to the living
great rs an example of their gratitude We
as a people, have, since we are Republic,
been taught the principle that ingratitude is
crime, and, that the opposite is co-existent
with free government. Therefore, we as
American citizens point with patriotic pride
TO a Washington, a Lincoln,a Grant, and a
Logan. and with solemn veneration we to-
day place on their tombs the sprig of acacia
Nor do we recognize any distinction on ac-
count OF rank or caste; the grave of the hum
blest soldier who carried his mIisket beneath
the folds of the stars and stripes, and who
bravely guarded her in the deadly conflict on
the field lest u star should be plucked from
her constellation. receives the same recogni-
ton all over this Union to-day as do those
of them who amidst the clash of arms and
the thunder of artillery. commanded the
army. The humblest of the 2stf0 killed and
the 1900 mortally wounded on Pennsylyan-
las soil at Gettysburg, and the many more
who have since died. receive the same at
tention as Gen. Reynolds or sturdy Cum
minis, who, in the darkest hour fell in the
thickest of the fight when it seemed as
though we could not spare a single man.
The noble Gen. Meade, upon whom at one
time seemed To depend The fate of'the nation.
aud the humblest private who died receiving
tile terrible onslaught on cemetery Hill are
to-day placed on one common leyei-each
having performed his part hrayely for the
preservation of the unity of States.
Our memories carry US back, to-siay, to
1861. when the horizon was overcast with the
cloud of war. Many of us were then mere
boys such as our Sons of Veterans are to-day.
When the call TO arms was sounded, from
every northern state in the Union there came
such response that no one save IN Ameri-
can ever dreamed of Nor did our own
county or our own town spare her boys; from
every hillside, mountain and valley were
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-06-01

our Mr.. G. Zanglein will be in Somerset
on OF about Thursday, sumo ,. 1857. Parties
desiring 10 have their pianos or organs tuned
or repaired will leave their address AT the
Somerset House. We guarantee all work
done to give satisfaction. or no pay.
UoHMANN Bios. Johnstown, Pa
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-06-01

We are in receipt Of letter from Mr. Eg.
W. Holbrook. formerly oNhis county, but
now of New Orleans. in which he encloses a
rare piece Of shin-plaster in the shape OF
a one dollar note issued by the Somerset
County Board of Commissioners on the iith
of November. 1862 II is signed by NJ. Frease.
Il. Klingaman and J. Mong. Commissioners,
and is sttested by George Mowry. Clerk. 1t
is in a perfect state Of preservation, aud 50
far as we know is the only piece Of Somerset
County scrip now in existence.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-06-01


After the music which followed Rev.
Basins address, Captain Sanner was intro
duced. and the following is "a synopsis OF
what he said
We're We TO drop tear on the graves of
the iorty-one dead comrades who lie beneath
the sod Of these burial grounds, and with one
accord raise our eyes towards the blue dome
above and sincerely thank heaven that we
are free American citizens we would have in
this an Grafton more befitting this solemn oc-
casion than any | am AT present able to de-
liver. European countries, whose govern
ments have been SO frequently changed by
force of arms. whose soil has been so often
drenchcd with patriotic blood, and whose
bosom contains the graves of her sacrificed
millions. never witnessed such scene rs is
here to-day presented The young Repnb-
lie OF the West paying tribute to her fallen
heroes; a national holiday, sacredly set
apart for the parpose of paying homage to
those who died that our country might be
what il had not in spirit been,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-06-01

A new schedule went into effect on the 3.
4 o. and s x c. Railroads Sunday morning
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-06-01

Quite number of people from the country
and neighboring towns, were in Somerset
Monday, Memorial Day
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-06-01

Judge White and the Commissioners Of
Indiana county are still on the outs over the
changes III the court house. The Judge has
refused to approve the petition of the Com
nlissioners to issue bonds for the new jail
In retaliation the Commissioners have di-
rected proceedings to be commenced against
Judge White for the recovery of $1,000 due
from a former Treasurer, White being one of
his bondsmen.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-06-01

Another prisoner broke out ofthe Borough
lock up Saturday night The lookup is get
ing into bad repute all around.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-06-01

The Maroon Base Ball Club defeated
the Glades Friday by score of IL to A.
Pitchers, Meyers and Beaehy.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-06-01

Messrs. Alex Nicholson. james Weimer,
Josiah Meizler and Henry Coleman visited
their friend Francis May, at Forge Bridge
one day last week aud spent the day in fish
ing. They returned home in the evening
with four hundred salmon trout, from eight
TO ten inches long It was pretty good
days. work as the fish we're all caught with
hook and line.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-06-01

Childrcns DAY will be observed at the Uni
ted Brethren church, one and one-half miles
5th All are cordially invited to be there.
Let the older folks turn out with their flow
e1s and meet The children there, and make
the day pleasant one.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-06-01

There are only four prisoners in the coun-
Y Jail at present
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-06-01
Judge and Jury.

The following cases were disposed of at the
second week of the May Term ofcourt. The
balance of the cases down for trial were con
tinued
Adam Arisman VS. Josiah Friedline and
Francis FnedIine, Action for damage Plain
tiff claiming 81 000.00 damages for injuries
done by the Defendant in throwing sawdust.
etc into a small run that empties into the
Plaintiffs saw-nill dam. Verdict in favor
of Plaintiff in the sum of S425o
B. F. Reynolds vs.. james B. Walker.
Summons in Covenant) Settled as per pa
per filed.
Charles HoIsapple vs.. The Iatrobe lam
Der and Boom Company, Limited Settled
by the parties.
Ellen Johns vs. the Baltimore & Ohio Rail
road Company. (rrespass on the Case.) The
Plaintiff claims $4,000 damages for the
death of her husband. Josiah Johns, who was
killed at Hyndman. while passenger on the
road Of the Defendant Company, on the 10th
day of April, 1881 Verdict in favor of De-
PENDANTS
IL IL 41ttAAi w. s1libbii iApItdl
by Defendant) Plaintiff claims $3.50 loss
on colt sold Plaintiff by Defendant also
$500 for feeding and taking care of said colt
Verdict in favor Of Plaintiff for the sum Of
So. 50 with interest ON the same from lst
January, 1888
Charles II. Lonegan vs. NJ. f. Fuller
tDebt.) Settled as per paper filed.
Hanson Demmit and Mainda Demmit Vs.
Baltimore q Ohio Railroad Company, Case.
Settled as per paper filed.
John c. Ealy. ct al vs. William and
Abram Egolf tTrespass c. q f. Plaintiff
claims $4,000 damages for the cutting and
converting to Defendants use ofa large num-
ber of timber trees. Verdict for the Plaintiff
in the sum of 5000
The case Of John c. Ealy, e. al VS. Benia-
min and seigei Bender, and Wm. Barnhart
(Eiectment,l was called Friday and is still
undergoing trial at this writing, Tuesday af-
teeioon.
ROAD AND BRIDGE VIEWS.
Petition of citizens OF Jenner township to
vacate and supply parts Of two roads near
Alex Hofmans ;, Jacob Hottman's, and Con-
rad Rays. VIM NJ. Schrock, Somerset, sur
yeyor; Meshack Beam, Uriah Weller, view
ers
Petition Of citizens of Upper Turkeyfoot
township for a public road from a point on
the public road leading from Paddytown to
Forge Bridge, near the house of Nelson
Romesberger to point ON the public road
leading TO Meyersdale near Forge Bridge in
said township. Ireneas Snyder, surveyor;
George VI. Baker Jacob Bittner, viewers.
Petition of citizens of Conemaugh and
Paint townships for a county bridge over
Stonyereek, where the public highway from
Davidsville to Foust's Mill crosses said creek.
VIM. Baker, surveyor j. r. Mognet. VIM.
H. Hay, viewers.
Petition of John HanIin for private road
in Jenner township Henry Rauch, survey
or; Noah Bowman of David, and C. H.
Dickey, viewers.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-06-01

Prof J. " BerLey, the new supcrintend-
ent Of schools in this county, lectured AT the
Coopersdaie Academy, Johnstown, last
week
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-06-01

Work on the new Reformed churci, is
Progressing hneIy
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-06-01

The Democratic primary election takes
place one week from saturday.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-06-01

The abiqnitous candidate is getting his
.v,,ri IN
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Monday, June 9Th, will be. the last day,
under the rules for candidates at the COM
ing Republican primary election 10 hand in
their names.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-06-01

Mr.. Frederick Zimmerman died at his
home in Showmantown, Thursday evening
He was great sufferer and had been comfin-
ed to his bed for long time. His funeral
took place saturday evening under the au-
spices of thc G. A. r. of which organization
be WAS a member
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-06-01

The name Of Harry C. Hochstetler, Of Con
emaugh township. who i candidate for
County Commissioners, has been added to our
announcement list since our last issue
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-06-01

Th. young people Of the Disciples Church
viii mold a Lawn Feie in the Court House
yard Friday evening. June Sd the funds raisk
ed viii be devoted TO placing a new brick
pavement in front of the church. The pub
lie are cordially invited 70 attend.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-06-01

Mr.. Frank kiernan, OF Latrobe. took adj
vantage Of the strike AT the coal mines of
which he Is Superintendent, to spend several
days of last week IN Somerset.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-06-01

Under the provisions of the new scalp law
the scalps OF wolves and wild cats alone are
to be paid for For the former SO consti-
tutes the reward and for wild cats g.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-06-01

The Fourth Of Iaiy viii he ihe next leea
hnlidav
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-06-01

We are in receipt of handsomely engrav-
ed program of the closing exercises OF the
Wesleyan Female Institute, at Staunton, Va.
Miss Name Uhl, daughter Of John H. Uhl,
ESQ Is the valedictorian
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-06-01

Ms Lorenzo Cessna, of Cumberland Val
ley. Bedford county, while she was hanging
out her week wash last Tuesday, was struck
by lightning and instantly killed. The
clothes line was made of wire
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-06-01

Mr. John c. Sannor Monday evening sold
buggy, harness, blankets, whip and coach
dog, to gentleman by the name fMeIntosh,
from Altoona
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-06-01

Mr. Samuel Berkey, Of Somerset township,
met with very serious accident recently, by
being thrown from his spring wagon while
on his way to church. With the aid Of a
pair of crutches be is able 10 be about again.
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Very Respectfully,

sroYEsrowS, May es, 1857
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". II Buppel- Esq, accompanied by his
wife left Tuesday for Omaha, to attend a
MEETING Of the General synod ofthe Luther
an church at thai place. They expect to
spend several months in travelling through
the west before they return home
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-06-01

A game of base bali was played at Ursina
on Decoration day between the Glades" of
Somerset. and the Ursina team. Only six
innings were played at the end Of which the
score stood 10 70 8 in favor Of the =" Glades.H
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-06-01

= rir be laalul to eatell bass after June
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W. II. wrrrLEY, Somerset n
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BAKERsvlLLE, May 80, 1887.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10

The sights are, of course, worth the money,
but this measuring fame by dollars and cents
is peculiar, and il takes the enthusiasm out OF
one to see great heroes charged for at penny
apiece. The birthplace Of Burns shows the
intense poverty with wh n he had 10 contend
throughout his whole life. There are only
two rooms i'll the house outside Of those used
as n barn or stable and Burns was born in
the kitchen. The room is said TO lie the same
now as it was that cold January day in 1859.
when he first saw the light. 1t is low, and its
floor is of cold. broken fiagstone There is
fireplace at the left where the family cook
ing was done, and at the back of the room in
some shelves set into the wall is a collection
OF plates and china Of old patterns. Two
chairs and a table constitute the furniture
and the bed is made in u deep ledge in the
wall at the left. Ii was in that bed that
Robert Burns was born.
Only few days after his birth the wind was
so strong that it blew of the gable Of the
cottage, and baby Burns and his mother had
TO fee TO n neichbors cottage until II was re-
paired. The Old Burns clock is here kept
The table in the room Is the one which Burns
used to eat FROM and the frame work Of this
bed was once sold rs a curiosity for Sl00
The cottage and grounds are now owned by
trustees, and doubt not they make a pretty
penny from the collection of their fees from
visitors.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10
WHERE BUNS WAS BORN.
A VISIT TO THE TOWN OF AYR
AND KIRK AllOWAY.
How Scotland reddIes Out Her Great
SiGhts->cott for a shilling and Burns
for Tuppenc--The Burns Cottage as
1t Is-A Look at Bonnie Doom.


New YORK, Sept Not long ago l paid
a visit 10 AYR, where the Poet Burns was
born. and took "A look at Mosslel. where lie
afterward owned farm. A.r is a thrifty
town of about 1900 people.
1t is full of business and 1t apparently
thinks its men Of today fully as great, if not
greater, than the poet who has given 1t an ill.,
ternational reputation. 1t still contains the
Old Tam O'Snanter inn, where II is said Rob
ert Burns used to drink with Souter Johnny,
and | took glass of ale on the second floor
of this in low ceilinged room the rafters Of
which were smoked with the dirt Of genera
tions. The landlord told me that he had
many guests no wanted to take drink here
because Burns had immortalized the place.
and found his ale good, though heady.
The birthplace OF Rob rt Burns was not in
the city of AYR, but III little low one story
matched hut living on the edge Of the road
about two miles away. A few shIllngs paid
a bright eyed Scotch boy to drive me to 1t i'll
. one horse buggy, and the road led through
the cultivated farms and pretty bits Of
scenery along the river Doom, which Burns
has immortaI:zed in his song. Tie house is
of the rudest description, and 1t Is what Is
known in Scotland as an ''auld clay biggn."
One has TO almost stoop to enter its front
door. and before he gets further he has to
pay fee o! tuppence to the keeper Of the
turnstile, which stands there in the way. 1t
is a disgrace TO Scotland that every one Of Its
sights are charged for IN this petty way. IL
YOU want 10 see = noted monument YOU pay
four cents to get to 1t: if you enter the st.
Giles cathedral at Edinburgh to SEE where
John Knox preached, il costs you six cents.
and if You want 10 see where Walter Scott
lived AMI worked at Abbottsford, it will cost
Won a quarter